Walter Ristow

Walter Ristow (1908–2006) was an American librarian, map curator and writer.

Also recorded as Walter W. Ristow; Walter W Ristow; Walter William Ristow.

Walter Ristow in brief

Born
1908
Died
2006
Known for
librarian, map curator, writer, geographer and cartographer
Place of birth
La Crosse
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Walter William Ristow.

Born at La Crosse in 1908, died at Mitchellville in 2006.

In detail

Walter Ristow studied at University of Wisconsin–Madison, Oberlin College and Clark University. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is library science, geography and cartography.

Employment is recorded with Library of Congress, New York Public Library and Military Intelligence Service. Positions recorded include director.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Walter W. Ristow”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7965976: Walter Ristow

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Elsewhere in Maps and atlases

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